This online resource provides information on dermatological and gynaecological fungal infections and covers the assessment, management and available Canesten treatment options available on Rx and OTC.
This resource includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment algorithms for quick reference
- Treatment guidelines
- Information leaflets for your patients
- Canesten product information
Fungal infections are caused by three fungi:
- Dermatophytes Common dermatophytes infections are athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), fungal groin infection (tinea cruris), also known as jock itch and ring worm (tinea corporis)
- Yeasts, most significantly Candida Albicans Common yeast infections include thrush (vaginal candidiasis), fungal sweat rash (candida intertrigo) and candidal nappy rash
- Moulds Mould species to present as skin infection include; scopulariopsis brevicaulis, scytalidinum dimidiatum and the aspergillus variety
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